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Creating a Family is an education and support nonprofit, not a placing adoption agency. We have a heart for children who are harder to place and have included some of those children here. It is tempting to fall in love with a child and then forget all else in your quest to adopt that child. This is a MISTAKE. Take the time to learn about the child and his or her special need, the rigors and cost of adopting from that country, and to thoroughly research the agency. We provide a three-step process for selecting an adoption agency. Also, make sure you note the legal disclaimer language at the bottom of this page. We know it sounds like legal mumbo-gumbo, but we include it to make you think carefully before you act. Adoption is a wonderful way to build a family, but you need to do your homework first.
For more info on adopting a child with special needs go to the Creating a Family Special Need adoption page. For info on adopting an older child, go to the Creating a Family Older Child Adoption page. For a great discussion of specific types of special needs, go to the Rainbow Kids Special Needs page.
 
"Bill"
Forever family needed for 7 year old boy previously adopted from China. Described as very loving, well mannered, easygoing, & cuddly. He has attached easily to his family. He is sensitive and gets his feelings hurt easily when reprimanded in a harsh manner. He will do better as the youngest or only child in a family.
He has the special need of arthrogryposis, a condition that is characterized by joint contractions which will require further surgery. This condition causes his wrist joints to turn inward. You can get more info on this condition at the Rainbow Kids page for this special need. He has already had one corrective surgery on his right arm, but is scheduled for his second surgery on his left arm at the beginning of February. Despite his disability he is able to feed himself, get dressed with only a limited amount of help, ride a bike, and do other normal activities. He is adaptable and will be a fantastic placement for a loving family with no other children, or children who are older.
This will be a domestic adoption. He is currently in Texas, but the agency is open to families anywhere in the US, home study family preferred. Cost for this adoption are uncertain at this time, but will likely be around $5,000-$8000. Bill may be eligible for a monthly adoption subsidy from the state (depending on where you finalize the adoption). The agency can provide more details on this possibility.
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“Katie”
Sweet Katie was born in March of 2012 and has been diagnosed with Down syndrome. She was examined at birth by a cardiologist and nothing was detected. Currently, she is able to turn from side to side; makes sounds; smiles back and recognizes orphanage staff. She is interested in toys. Katie is sleeping and eating well at this time. She frequently has acute respiratory illness, but at this point she is considered healthy. Additional photos, video and report are available upon request.
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"Faith" was born in August of 2010 and has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. She has been seen by a cardiologist and the report shows that she has no cardiac concerns or problems. "Faith" is very active; she can walk holding onto a stable object and likes to listen to music. She is a somewhat serious little girl who makes sounds, recognizes her caretakers and smiles when teased. Additional photos, videos and medical information is available.
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“Bridget & Brynn”
Measurements from May 8, 2012 for Bridget:
Weight – 37 kg, Height – 146 cm
Measurements from May 8, 2012 for Brynn:
Weight – 32 kg, Height – 140 cm
Sisters Bridget and Brynn were born in April 2000 and December of 2001
respectively. Both wear glasses and have some learning delays. Bridget has
also been diagnosed with bronchial asthma. Both girls will need some extra
help staying on track at school.
Bridget shows interest in music and drawing/painting. She is described as
quiet, good-natured and diligent. Brynn is described as adaptive in a new
setting, unpretentious, easily adjustable. Brynn likes to draw/paint and
listen to music and children’s stories.
There is a strong emotional relationship between the two sisters and they
want to be adopted together. Additional photos and video, as well as medical
reports, are available upon request.
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Photolisting of US Kids:
- Children Awaiting Parents is a national non-profit that recruits foster and adoptive parents for special needs children.
- AdoptUsKids The only national, federally funded photolisting service for children in foster care. These children are available immediately for adoption. I love this database since you can search based on many characteristics including age and type of special need.
- State Adoption Exchanges provide information on children waiting for adoption by state. States vary on how much information they provide on the children.
- State Adoption Photolisting Services provides pictures and a brief descriptions of the children in that State's foster care system who are available for adoption and waiting for families. Some of these sites are the same as the State Adoption Exchanges, but these show pictures.
- Heart Galleries In My State has contacts in each state and links to pictures (if available in the state) of children in all 50 States.
- Rainbow Kids has a great database that allows you to search for children available world wide for adoption (including the US) by handicapping condition. They list about 50 handicaps and provide information and pictures (when allowed by the birth country).
- Iowa KidsNet provides information on foster care adoption in the State of Iowa.
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